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DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 2955 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Repus Revorg (ranked 234 p4p, 181 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repus Revorg!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revorg throws a sloppy head kick
so Blackburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackburn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Revorg working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revorg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackburn wants to get up but he can't break Revorg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
Blackburn is fighting to break Revorg's control of his arms but Revorg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries to stand but Revorg is controlling from the bottom.
Revorg looking for subs off his back but Blackburn has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blackburn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Revorg tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Revorg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Revorg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackburn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg gets back to half guard.
Revorg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Revorg is trying to get back to full guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to his feet.
Revorg is looking to control Blackburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Revorg avoid being mounted?
Blackburn stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blackburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Revorg misses.
Blackburn fails with the takedown
and Revorg counters with an outside leg kick.
Blackburn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Revorg momentarily.
Revorg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blackburn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Revorg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Blackburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revorg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blackburn or perhaps it was just good defense by Revorg, which made it look bad.
Revorg catches Blackburn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Revorg.
A big right from Revorg misses.
Revorg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackburn lands the left hand.
Blackburn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Revorg throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Revorg misses the target.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Revorg is out of range.
Revorg lands with an overhand left.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Revorg avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn with the inside leg kick.
Revorg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Blackburn is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Repus Revorg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Blackburn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Revorg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Revorg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blackburn uses it to pass to side control.
Blackburn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Revorg lands a head kick. Blackburn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
Revorg misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Revorg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revorg is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blackburn.
Revorg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blackburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revorg misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Blackburn is trying to push Revorg away but Revorg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn thumps Revorg with a low kick.
Revorg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Revorg avoids it really well and circles away.
Revorg tries to clinch up.
Blackburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Revorg throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Revorg defends it nicely.
Revorg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn misses with a body kick.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repus Revorg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Revorg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Revorg moves out of range.
Repus Revorg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Revorg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks for the body kick but Revorg saw that one coming.
Blackburn gets a double leg takedown into Revorg's guard.
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackburn defends well.
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Revorg.
Revorg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blackburn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Revorg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Revorg gets full guard.
Revorg working for a triangle but Blackburn defends it easily.
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn gets to mount! Revorg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Revorg can't escape the position.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Revorg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revorg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Revorg throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Revorg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackburn on the side of the head.
Revorg throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Revorg throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn attempts a counter takedown but Revorg avoids it well and moves away.
Blackburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Revorg.
Revorg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Revorg moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Revorg on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Revorg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Revorg avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Revorg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn forces Revorg back against the cage and clinches.
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn pushes Revorg up against the cage in a clinch.
Revorg is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackburn has double underhooks.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn working hard to break the clinch.
Revorg manages to break the clinch.
Revorg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Revorg tries to clinch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn closes the distance and pushes Revorg back into the cage.
Revorg successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg looking to control.
Revorg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Revorg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Revorg's legs - danger averted.
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Revorg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackburn gets to mount! Revorg was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn controlling from mount.
Revorg tries to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Revorg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Revorg to control.
Revorg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blackburn is looking to stand up but Revorg won't let him.
Blackburn stands and steps away. Revorg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Repus Revorg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Revorg clinches up against the cage.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Revorg drags the fight down to the ground.
Blackburn postures up.
Revorg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Revorg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackburn has picked Revorg up and slammed him! Revorg can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackburn manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emiliano Blackburn.
I think Blackburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henny Bottles (ranked 2505 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 153 p4p, 164 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tzeng's choice of entrance music: Mantra Chant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tzeng.
Tzeng wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottles, who protects the arm well.
Tzeng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bottles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tzeng off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tzeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bottles throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to escape the position.
Tzeng has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bottles.
Tzeng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tzeng avoids the strikes from Bottles.
Even with his hooks in, Bottles manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bottles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tzeng is in bad spot here.
Bottles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bottles is not going to allow Tzeng to sit and survive in this position.
Bottles keeps control of the position as Tzeng tries to break free.
Bottles somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Tzeng covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bottles throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tzeng has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bottles.
Tzeng covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bottles doesn't have the hooks in and Tzeng manages to turn into his guard.
Bottles trying to keep a closed guard but Tzeng is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bottles is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Bottles is pushing down on Tzeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tzeng is fighting to maintain full guard but Bottles has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng wants to get back to full guard.
Bottles wants to free his trapped foot but Tzeng is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tzeng is not content to let Bottles control the position.
Tzeng regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bottles.
Bottles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tzeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tzeng working for a triangle but Bottles defends it easily.
Tzeng looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bottles has picked Tzeng up and slammed him! Tzeng can't keep hold of the triangle and Bottles manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tzeng is avoiding damage well.
Tzeng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bottles working away.
Bottles in side control, throwing shots but Tzeng defends.
Tzeng is not content to let Bottles control the position.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bottles clinches up with Tzeng and pushes him back against the cage.
Bottles scores with a knee to the head.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Bottles won't allow it.
Bottles throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bottles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tzeng lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bottles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tzeng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bottles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzeng is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles is trying to stand up here but Tzeng is controlling him well.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura here.
Bottles trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Bottles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but Bottles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tzeng to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bottles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tzeng is working for a submission of some sort.
Tzeng stops Bottles from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tzeng is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tzeng seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bottles has recovered full guard.
Tzeng stands and throws Bottles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bottles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bottles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzeng can do to turn this around?
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottles tries to escape back to his feet but Tzeng has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Bottles's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Bottles is tapping! Tzeng saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 2301 p4p, 2423 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 299 p4p, 310 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirci takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skolz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demirci misses with a takedown
and Skolz counters with a two punch combo.
Demirci with a nice cross.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skolz scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demirci's corner calls for a 1-2. Demirci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demirci avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skolz throws a one two combo.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Skolz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demirci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skolz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Demirci counter with a right hand.
Skolz scores with a spinning back kick!
Skolz lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci avoids a kick to the body.
Demirci has a takedown stuffed.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demirci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Demirci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skolz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by Skolz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Skolz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz misses with a few strikes there.
Skolz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demirci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skolz sprawls and moves away.
Demirci takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Demirci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Demirci feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Skolz.
Omer Demirci's cut is getting worse.
Demirci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Demirci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skolz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demirci in particular looking to stall.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skolz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skolz tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skolz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skolz misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Demirci - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Skolz.
Skolz throws a series of punches but Demirci moves out of range.
Gerrad Skolz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Skolz as he connects with a hook.
Demirci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but Skolz shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demirci slips under a jab.
Demirci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skolz. Skolz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirci scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a hook.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demirci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skolz defends it nicely.
Skolz slips a straight right by Demirci.
Skolz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demirci clinches with his opponent.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demirci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skolz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz lands a nice uppercut.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demirci up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz lands a left hand.
Demirci looking to stall.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skolz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle.
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz pushes Demirci off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Demirci is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Skolz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demirci throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz scores with a body shot.
Demirci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a two punch combination.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there.
Skolz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Demirci keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Demirci lands a takedown into guard.
Skolz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Demirci presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demirci tries for a takedown but Skolz manages to get underhooks.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demirci lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gerrad Skolz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Skolz is trying to stand back up but Demirci is controlling him
Skolz is positioning himself well to prevent Demirci advancing to mount.
Skolz trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skolz is doing well to control the position and prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.
Demirci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrad Skolz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skolz tries to bum rush Demirci with a series of wild strikes but Demirci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skolz lands a two punch combo.
Skolz throws a leg kick
and Demirci counters with a single leg into guard. Skolz didn't expect that.
Skolz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skolz wants to stand but Demirci is controlling the position.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demirci.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Demirci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That kick from Skolz tenderised Demirci's leg. Demirci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demirci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skolz is fending him off so far but Demirci persists. Nope, Skolz circles away and we're back to standing.
Skolz throws a low kick, looking for Demirci's leg but Demirci calmly moves out of range.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Demirci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Skolz
and Demirci counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demirci looking to control but instead Skolz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Skolz is trying to get back to full guard.
Skolz is still trying to improve position.
Skolz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci passes to full mount!
Demirci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demirci thowing shots but they're missing.
Demirci tries to control but Skolz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demirci controlling the pace for now.
Demirci seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skolz is holding on tight.
Demirci wants to control the pace but Skolz is squirming around nicely.
Skolz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Demirci.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci has control of Skolz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skolz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omer Demirci.
I think Skolz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwawi Mumba (ranked 1348 p4p, 2114 weight class) and Mark Antony (ranked 210 p4p, 332 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Antony!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba throws a poor cross that misses
and Antony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antony takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Antony misses with a straight right.
Mumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mumba loads up on a big right hand but Antony slips the punch.
Antony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mumba looks to land a combination but Antony avoids it well.
It seemed like Antony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba catches Antony with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Antony thumps Mumba with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba throws a lazy right hand but Antony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Antony throws a leg kick but Mumba moved away.
A jab from Mumba does it's job there.
Mumba misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Antony's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Antony misses with a head kick.
Antony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mumba backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kwawi Mumba has been cut.
Antony moves forwards but Mumba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Mark Antony's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mumba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Antony walks into a jab.
Antony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Mumba misses.
Antony throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Antony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Antony misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba slips a jab from Antony.
Mumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Antony staying out of range there.
Mumba misses with a straight left.
Mumba misses with a shot to the body
and Antony counters with a straight right hand.
Antony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba lands a jab to the head.
The cut above Mark Antony's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mumba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Antony moves away from the strike by Mumba.
Antony appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba is looking for a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumba as he connects with a hook.
Antony takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwawi Mumba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mumba cracks Antony with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Antony falls to his knees and Mumba doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwawi Mumba!
Kwawi Mumba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Robinson (ranked 1230 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 116 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoroji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Okoroji scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoroji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Okoroji's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji looking to control.
Robinson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoroji is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Robinson passes into side control, despite Okoroji's attempt to control the position.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Okoroji struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson wants to stand but Okoroji has his arm trapped.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okoroji manages to get to full guard.
Okoroji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson won't allow Okoroji to pass to mount.
Okoroji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Okoroji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoroji fails to take his opponent's back.
Okoroji tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Okoroji working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okoroji fails to take his opponent's back.
Okoroji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okoroji content just to control the position here.
Okoroji wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Okoroji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okoroji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Okoroji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Okoroji now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Okoroji ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Robinson leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okoroji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okoroji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robinson to the ground. Okoroji is now in Robinson's guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
Okoroji throwing strikes but missing.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is pulling down on Okoroji's head to control his posture.
Okoroji stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji moves into full mount!
Yakubu Okoroji has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Okoroji's guard. A big mistake from Okoroji there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Okoroji looking to control.
Okoroji has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Okoroji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Okoroji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Okoroji.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that DeShawn Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Okoroji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okoroji is looking for submissions but instead, Robinson has regained full guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Okoroji is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoroji shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Okoroji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okoroji slips under a jab.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Okoroji circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoroji fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoroji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Okoroji getting side control.
Okoroji is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoroji moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoroji has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Okoroji's attempts to control the action.
Okoroji swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Okoroji's guard. A big mistake from Okoroji there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson postures up.
Okoroji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoroji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Okoroji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Robinson is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoroji seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yakubu Okoroji.
I think Okoroji has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
Yakubu Okoroji gave a mention to Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 828 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 100 p4p, 160 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakamura avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a good, hard body kick but Nakamura shrugs it off.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura scores with a nice right hand.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Nakamura cracks Graves with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura with a nice calf kick.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nakamura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura staying out of range there.
Graves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakamura avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee.
Graves drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Nakamura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakamura presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakamura!
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Nakamura digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a one-two to the body.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice body kick.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Graves seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Graves backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Graves swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Graves.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrance Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Graves cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hideki Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves steps into range and cracks Nakamura with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Nakamura flops backwards and Graves dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.
Graves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves advances to half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graves thows a huge punch but Nakamura dodges it nicely.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Graves winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 844 p4p, 827 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 123 p4p, 121 weight class). Eric Distefano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Widenose moves out of range as Distefano throws a body kick.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Distefano gets tackled into the cage by Widenose. Widenose maintains the clinch.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Widenose's head.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Distefano manages to get underhooks.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Widenose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distefano is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose pulls Distefano into guard.
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Distefano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widenose working for submissions but it's allowed Distefano to get to half guard.
Widenose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distefano pulls his head out easily.
Widenose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.
Widenose has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Distefano. Oh but Widenose has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Distefano goes limp - he's gone! Widenose jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Grant (ranked 212 p4p, 183 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 20 p4p, 16 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Aubrey Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant connects with a jab.
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Grant sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Kersikov.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Grant throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grant for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Grant has Kersikov pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Grant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kersikov.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks Grant with a good jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Grant.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Grant thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant.
Kersikov stalling.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Grant tries to tie him up.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Grant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
A nice left hand lands by Grant.
Grant stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
After winning the bout, Aubrey Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 558 p4p, 756 weight class) and Donner Keil (ranked 88 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Keil.
The fighters circling - Keil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zimmerman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keil quickly recovers to half guard.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keil is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Keil is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil kicks Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet.
Keil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zimmerman.
Keil closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Keil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman decides to pull guard.
Zimmerman has a closed guard, preventing Keil from standing up.
Keil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil misses with a head kick.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keil sprawls and moves away.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keil.
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Keil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Keil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Keil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keil keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Keil pushes Zimmerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donner Keil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Keil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keil continues to drive forward.
Keil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zimmerman with a body shot.
Keil pushes Zimmerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keil lands a right hand.
Keil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman darts in trying to clinch
and Keil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Keil, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keil clinches.
Keil gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
Zimmerman is trying to drag Keil to the mat but Keil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but Keil won't allow it.
Keil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keil stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimmerman. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donner Keil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Keil is defending well.
Keil throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Keil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zimmerman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keil counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zimmerman is defended easily by Keil.
Zimmerman tries to keep at a distance but Keil has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands a nice knee to the body.
Keil prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Keil.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
A short right from Keil on the inside.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Keil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Keil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Keil counters with a three punch combo that has Zimmerman backing up. Zimmerman nods at Keil to acknowledge the strikes.
Donner Keil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keil misses with a leg kick
and Zimmerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keil's guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Keil to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman prevents Keil from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmerman passes Keil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keil is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keil sprawls well. Keil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donner Keil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zimmerman has closed the distance and engaged Keil in a clinch.
Keil pushes Zimmerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keil breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Keil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keil gets a clinch.
Zimmerman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zimmerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keil prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keil gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
Keil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to drag Keil to the mat but Keil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zimmerman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keil breaks from the clinch.
Keil misses with a head kick.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keil sprawls and moves away.
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zimmerman is defended easily by Keil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Keil tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Keil does no damage.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Keil is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Keil tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Keil both land. Nice combination.
Zimmerman gets tackled into the cage by Keil. Keil maintains the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Keil pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zimmerman shoots in but Keil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keil misses with an uppercut
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control.
Keil throws Zimmerman to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman jumps guard.
Zimmerman has his foot on Keil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keil works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Keil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keil stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimmerman. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donner Keil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donner Keil!
Donner Keil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macca Outback (ranked 52 p4p, 182 weight class) and Zachary Klimenko (ranked 7 p4p, 25 weight class). Klimenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WEED & MEMORIES. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outback.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko rushes Outback and presses him up against the cage.
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Outback misses the jab.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback lands with a shot to the body.
Outback throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klimenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Outback sees it coming and moves out of range.
Outback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klimenko is able to avoid easily.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Outback has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Outback and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Outback was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klimenko.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Klimenko throws a head kick that Outback semi-blocks.
Klimenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Outback. That did some damage!
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback throws a leg kick but Klimenko checks it.
Jab from Klimenko.
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback connects with a single shot there.
Outback slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Klimenko stuns Outback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Outback.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Outback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Outback misses with some punches.
Outback blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Outback breaks from the clinch.
Klimenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Outback throwing a counter right hand but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Outback misses with a low kick.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko scores with the left hand. Outback knows he should have avoided that one.
Klimenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Outback counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Outback connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback lands a body shot.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimenko as he connects with a hook.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Outback.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outback on the side of the head.
Outback moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klimenko pushes Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
Outback is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback blocks an uppercut.
Outback lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outback.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Outback misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Outback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Outback avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Outback lands with a light punch inside.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klimenko.
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Outback down.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Outback swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Klimenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Outback throws a poor cross that misses
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback lands a nice looking body shot.
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Outback.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Klimenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Klimenko instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Outback prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Outback throws a counter high kick but Klimenko was just alert enough to avoid it.
Klimenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klimenko has Outback up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Nice cross by Klimenko.
Outback throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback checks a leg kick.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws out a counter right but Outback avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klimenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping right.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback backing away here, and Klimenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outback looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Outback throws a body kick that misses
and Klimenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klimenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Outback.
Outback feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Outback moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klimenko misses with a looping left.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Klimenko moves away and avoids it.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko lands with a shot to the body.
Outback scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimenko, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Outback darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Outback misses with an uppercut.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Outback.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Outback throws a low kick but Klimenko moves out of range easily.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Klimenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Outback's head.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Klimenko catches Outback right on the button with a cross.
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klimenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback misses the body punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outback thinking.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klimenko doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Outback blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Macca Outback did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Klimenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko wants to counter with a clinch but Outback pushes him away.
Outback is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Outback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klimenko lunges at Outback with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outback's hand.
Klimenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko tries to clinch
and Outback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Outback misses its intended target.
Klimenko misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with a good, hard body kick but Klimenko shrugs it off.
That kick from Klimenko tenderised Outback's leg. Outback is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Outback circles away.
A head kick misses from Outback.
Klimenko with a nice calf kick.
Outback misses with a looping left.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Outback jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback throws a wild body kick that Klimenko sees coming a mile off.
Klimenko throws a sloppy head kick and Outback moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Outback misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimenko! But no joy.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Outback takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Klimenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback misses with a lunging right hand
and Klimenko counters with a left and a right that stings Outback.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klimenko - that will leave a mark!
Klimenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klimenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Outback moves away from the strike by Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a right hand that Outback ducks under and follows up with a left that Outback also avoids with ease.
Klimenko misses with a left hand
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Klimenko throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klimenko slips a jab from Outback.
Good leg kick by Outback.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.
Outback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko is leaning against Outback and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Outback swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outback tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Outback back against the cage.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Outback.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Outback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outback backwards.
Klimenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Outback.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outback.
Outback misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Outback tries to work over Klimenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko tries to work over Outback's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Outback scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimenko blocks the leg kick.
Outback throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimenko's head.
Outback throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Klimenko throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Outback at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Klimenko closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko prevents Outback from breaking the clinch.
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimenko connects with a looping right hand.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outback.
Outback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Outback tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimenko avoided it.
Outback misses with a hook. Klimenko ducked under it nicely.
Outback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Outback.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko tries to land a front kick but Outback steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klimenko loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Klimenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outback under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Klimenko counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Klimenko checks it.
Outback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Outback bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Outback blocks a jab.
As Klimenko backs away, Outback returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimenko slips under a jab from Outback.
Klimenko counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimenko in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Klimenko lands a head shot.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Klimenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Klimenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Klimenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klimenko misses with a body shot
and Outback counters with a series of strikes. Klimenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab, jab by Outback - just one landing.
Klimenko throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outback crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klimenko - the referee stops the clock and Outback gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klimenko. Outback manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Outback is predictable there
and Klimenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
And Outback counters with a quick kick to the body but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Outback throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outback will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Klimenko.
Outback digs a good hook to Klimenko's body.
Outback motions for Klimenko to come forward. Outback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Klimenko moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zachary Klimenko.
I think Klimenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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